I did not intend to be condescending-- my point is that there seems to be a fair number of people on the forum buying poorly made kilts (and lots of them) who then bang on about the cost of a really good kilt. I'd rather own one or two top quality kilts than a closet full of the latest, ill-fitting, four pleats across the butt, polyester utili-sport-hiker's skirt. As far as I'm concerned, what it comes down to is this: With kilts, as with everything of value in life, quality remains long after price is forgotten.

As a college student way back in the late 60's my circumstances were no different than most students today. When I decided I wanted a kilt I got a second summer job mowing lawns at five bucks a throw. Did all the lawns early mornings before heading off to my "regular" summer job making and installing drapes. Forty-two lawns later I had enough cash to walk into JR Christie's in Santa Monica and plop down the reddies for my first kilt. And no, I don't have tartan drapes in my home, but I still have that kilt. Unfortunately, I no longer have a 29-inch waist...

Anyhow, if you were offended by what I wrote-- gosh, I'm sorry; I didn't mean to cause any distress. And if we ever meet up at a kilt night somewhere... well, the first round is on me. Cheers!